Articles by Heba Hasan
SXSW: 11 Interesting Facts You Should Know
Today marks the first day of South by Southwest, a festival of music, film and interactive elements. Here are 11 facts about SXSW that your hip self might not have known.
Anonymous May Have Sent A Message Targeting Kanye West And Kim Kardashian
In a seven-minute video, a man claiming to be part of the hacker group attacks Kanye West for being Kanye West. The video also references West's wife, Kim Kardashian.
Kindle Unlimited vs. Oyster vs. Scribd: Top Netflix-Style Subscription Service For E-books?
If you're an avid book reader, unlimited e-book subscriptions are definitely worth looking into. We compared Scribd, Oyster and Kindle Unlimited to see which one was best.
8 Best Free E-Book Download Websites
Looking to discover some new books for free? Here are the 8 best websites to download free e-books. You can listen to new music through free streaming apps, watch TV shows for free on Hulu and torrent any movie a couple of weeks after it's out.
9 Brain-Training Apps To Make You Smarter
Can a phone app train your brain to make you smarter? We've rounded up the apps that are known to improve cognitive function, so now maybe you won't feel so guilty about being on your phone all the time.
NYC Health Department Continues To Ban Ferrets
Today, the New York City Board of Health upheld a 1999 law that banned ferrets from New York City. Ferret enthusiasts and the city government have had a tense history dating back to Mayor Giuliani's administration.
Broadway Singer And Star To Actually Sing While In Outer Space
Sarah Brightman, the famed British soprano and Broadway star, is planning on singing aboard the International Space Station.
7 Ways To Get Around The Paywalls Of WSJ, NYT And More
When you've hit a paywall there are a few easy ways to hack the system. From Chrome extensions to read-it-later apps, we've rounded up seven great ways to navigate around a paywall.
Will.i.am On 3D Printing Human Organs And Eventually Humans
In an interview with Dezeen, will.i.am states that he thinks that 3D printing humans will happen in our lifetime, resulting in new moral rules. We've gathered up some of his most enlightening thoughts from that interview.
Kevin Spacey Is Producing A New Docu-Series On Presidential Campaigns
Kevin Spacey is teaming up with CNN for a six-part documentary series. The docu-series will set out to reveal the seedy underbelly of presidential campaigns.
Spotify vs. Beats Music vs. Google Play: Which Streaming Service Is The Best?
From Spotify to Beats Music to Google Play, there's no shortage of streaming services out there. We took a look at the pros and cons of three of the biggest streaming services to see how they match up.
MTV Is Weirdly Attempting To Break As Many World Records As Possible
MTV is hosting its first ever 'Break the Record Week' in order to keep up with what all the cool kids are doing on social media. The week will consist of Beyonce dance marathons, cat videos and #EpicWins.
Watch The Amazing Dance Opera That's Happening Inside CERN's Large Hadron Collider
CERN's Large Hadron Collider is the world's largest particle accelerator and the largest machine on Earth. A new film, called 'Symmetry' gives us a peek inside the complex machine by combining art and physics in one beautiful choreographed dance.
Turn Off Your Phone: It's The National Day Of Unplugging
The National Day Of Unplugging officially begins today at sundown and lasts until Saturday, March 7th. So here's your chance to take a much-needed break from technology.
12 Spotify Tips And Tricks That Will Change The Way You Stream Music
Whether you're the casual listener or a Spotify master, you can always gain to learn some more tips and tricks. Here are 12 surprising hacks to make your Spotify experience more pleasant and efficient.
The 11 Best Stand-Up Comedy Specials To Stream On Netflix
Aziz Ansari's new stand-up special 'Live at Madison Square Garden' premieres on Netflix today. Here are 11 other stand-ups on Netflix you should stream right now.
Google Maps Vs. Waze: Which Navigation App Is Better?
When it comes to navigation apps, Google Maps and Waze are two of the best navigation apps on the market right now. Which one is right for you? We break down the pros and cons of each.
Google Doodle Honors Creator Of Instant Ramen Momofuku Ando
Today is Momofuku Ando's 105th birthday. To celebrate the man who invented instant ramen, Google created a Google Doodle to showcase all of the contributions Ando made to society.
Peeps-Flavored Milk Is In Real And Just In Time For Easter 2015
Peeps, the traditional Easter candy is now getting a liquid makeover. Starting this week, Peeps-infused milk will be available in supermarkets.
Vince Vaughn And The Cast Of ‘Unfinished Business’ Create Brilliantly Clichéd Stock Photos
Stock photos are notoriously known for being cliched and ridiculous. Vince Vaughn and the cast of 'Unfinished Business' create their own series of corporate America imagery.
Always Releases Sequel to #LikeAGirl Film
To honor International Women's Day this Sunday, Always released a sequel to its viral #LikeAGirl spot. The new spot, called "Stronger Together" is a follow-up film and shows the amazing response that the original spot received.
Man Gets Arrested After Openly Taunting Police On Facebook
After taunting the police on Facebook, 21-year-old Andrew Marcum from Butler County, Ohio turned himself in. The sheriff's office appropriately had some fun with this on social media.
The Guy Who Invented K-Cups Says He 'Feels Bad' For Making Them
The inventor of K-Cups, John Sylvan, says he feels bad about creating the coffee pods at all because of all of the environmental damage the pods have done to the world.
Podo Is The High-Tech Selfie Stick You've Been Waiting For
Podo is a wireless camera that sticks to just about any surface so you can transform any wall, bus stop or cubicle into a photo booth. It's like a high-tech selfie stick without all of the embarrassment.
The SkyMall Catalog Could Be Making A ComeBack
When SkyMall filed for bankruptcy, many people mourned the loss of a catalog that has been part of our cultural consciousness for so long. But Scott Jordan is in talks to bring back the SkyMall brand.
The Dutch Embassy Majorly Trolled D.C. With This Hilarious Infographic
The Netherlands Embassy released a snarky infographic last week after the mayor's office in D.C. reassured residents that the district, which just legalized marijuana, was not going to 'become like Amsterdam.'
The 11 Best Art Documentaries On Netflix To Stream Right Now
Not sure what to watch on Netflix? Check out these 11 art great documentaries that are both informative and cerebral. So go ahead and get your highbrow Netflix game on.
Carly Rae Jepsen's 'I Really Like You’ Could Be Her Comeback Single
If you're looking for another song to get stuck in her head, look no further! Carly Rae Jepsen has just released a new song and it's really really really catchy.
Kanye West Announces New Album Title 'So Help Me God'
Last night, Kanye West finally announced the title for his Yeezus follow-up on Twitter. Called So Help Me God, the album title was also accompanied by an image of a diamond shape connected by four lower-case m's.
Taco Bell Is Testing Out Cap'n Crunch Donut Holes
Taco Bell is testing out Cap'n Crunch donut holes. The dessert is a deep fried balls of dough filled with milk icing and covered with Cap'n Crunch Berries cereal.
